Aggressive unprofitable goals - Senior Sales Development Representative (SDR) Okta Employee Review

1.0
25 Sept 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits, Product fit, People on an individual level are amazing, Innovation in the industry is top notch, Office events

Cons

Company spent a ludicrous amount on pointless things like 6 happy hours in a month,Trainings from third party sources, cutting software that assisted with role. View people as expendable, Overhire and churn to pump their numbers. laid off the leaders for our teams, two lay offs in the last year. Toxic middle management leadership leads to a boys club, more than one suit against Okta within the last year. Didn't even conduct interviews for SDR to AE promotion, unequal promotion process. Hiring freezes, changes in requirements for promotion.

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5.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Well-structured and highly organized. Lots of learning and growth opportunities, autonomy and ownership. Companywide AI trainings and certification. Great people

Cons

Two-year limit on contractors and not a lot of headcount to convert contractors to FTE

1.0
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Smart, talented, and supportive colleagues. Interesting products and the opportunity to work on technology that impacts many customers. Good work-life balance in most teams. Collaborative culture with opportunities to learn from experienced peers. Strong brand recognition and valuable experience for your resume

Cons

Cons Recognition is lacking, especially for individual contributors. Strong performance and consistent delivery do not necessarily translate into career advancement, promotions, or meaningful salary increases. Growth opportunities appear limited for ICs, while management roles seem to receive a greater share of advancement and compensation opportunities. After several years, many individual contributors may find themselves reaching a career plateau with few clear paths for progression. If career growth, promotion opportunities, and compensation advancement are important priorities, it may be worth evaluating other opportunities once you’ve gained experience here

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